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cleared the temple

And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of His mouth and destroy by the splendor of His coming. – (2 Thessalonians 2:8)

The lawless one is every force of darkness that would try to come against us. The imagery in this one verse is both powerful and promising. Imagine with but a breath from our Savior, every knee bowing, and every foe, falling from power? More than that, the structures that are set in place that seem so certain, destroyed, the moment He comes in His glory. What a wonderful and powerful God we serve! It is easy to forget that Christ, who cleared the temple, is also Christ our coming King. At His Name, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He alone, is Lord. May we rise up in faith, and embrace the strength of our Savior, as He is our Warrior and the Defender of our souls.

The powers that rise,

and seek to destroy;

have no place to stand,

no strength to employ.

For greater is He,

who dwells within us;

our Savior and Lord,

soon coming Jesus.

It takes but a breath,

from our Savior’s mouth;

and lawlessness ends,

all evil flees south.

When Jesus returns,

in splendor and might;

dark forces destroyed,

there won’t be a fight.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that Your power is far greater than we realize. Thank You that though there are forces working against us, You, who are for us, are far greater! Thank You that Jesus will overthrow with the breath of His mouth, and that the splendor of His coming will destroy that which fights against us. Forgive us for making You too small in our own eyes, and help us to see You as the All-Powerful, Almighty, Creator of All, that You truly are. Teach us to trust You more, so that we may go forth in faith, depending on You in all things and at all times. Lead us to love as You love us, and may many come into a saving relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we embrace the greatness of who You are. Amen.